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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1950

Page

2

Winter Fair Program for Women Set

The Winter Fair at Memorial Coliseum presents a women’s program spanning Thursday to Saturday. Topics include poultry and egg cooking, baking demonstrations, healthy diets, lampshade design, hat fashion, and home lighting with experts from Iowa State College and local retailers.

Memorial Coliseum Clarice Bloom Wheat Flour Institute Margaret Blencoe Ruth Young Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Mildred Nelson Smith Iowa State College Extension June Brown Iowa State College Cedar Rapids Ethyle Breedlove Newman's Millinery Naomi Shank Extension Home

Freshmen pledge three to Kappa Theta Psi at ISU

Miss Donna Herring Miss Marceline Kaplan of Cedar Rapids and Miss Winifred DeWees of Springville were pledged to the Kappa Theta Psi social sorority at Iowa State Teachers College. All three are freshmen. Herring is daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Herring 626 Thirty second street NE. Kaplan is daughter of the Herbert Kaplans 149 Fifteenth street SW. DeWees is daughter of Mr and Mrs H E DeWees of Springville.

Donna Herring Marceline Kaplan Cedar Rapids Winifred DeWees Springville Kappa Theta Psi Iowa State Teachers College Miss Herring Donald Herring Thirty-second Street Miss Kaplan Herbert Kaplans Fifteenth Street Miss DeWees H. E. DeWees

Volunteer circle meets for des eert at Mrs Jakways home

The Volunteer circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday at 361 Twenty-first street SE for des eert. Devotions were led by Mrs A B Hird. The group voted £8 to Camp Lookout and will pack a box for the Tama Indians. Mrs C T Bachmann attended as a guest.

The King’s Daughters T. M. Jakways Twenty-first Street A. B. Hird Camp Lookout C. T. Bachmann

Poet Urges Self Denial Amid Lent Sentiments

Poem by Edgar A. Guest extols self denial and spiritual restraint for forty days. The text intertwines a religious moral with a call to joy, urging readers to fast the body while nurturing the soul and tempering pride.

Lee Lester and C R Johnson Wed in Cedar Rapids

Miss Lee Andora Lester and Charles R Johnson of Dubuque wed in a double ring ceremony Monday at St Matthew's church Cedar Rapids. The bride sister of Mrs Leon Lewis Washington DC. Best man Frank T Wall Jr Toddville. A reception for 50 followed at the Johnson home before a Mexican honeymoon. Guests from Dubuque Toddville Ames Nevada and Minneapolis attended.

Lee Andora Lester Charles R. Johnson Dubuque St. Matthew’s Church Cedar Rapids Leon Lewis Washington, D. C Johnson J. M. Johnsons Avenue NW Betty Schiltz

Elgin Couple Wed at St Pauls in Fairfield Ceremony

Ethel Mae Thoman and Earl E Garmoe married Sunday at St Pauls Methodist Church Elgin officiated by Rev Bruce D Jones. The bride wore a white satin princess gown with lace and satin train and a fingertip veil. Maid of honor Donna Slick Cedar Rapids. flower girl Ted die Lou Deeppke Elkader. best man Irwin Wildman Des Moines. 175 guests attended a church reception. The couple will reside in Fairfield where the groom works in his father C E Garmoe’s business. the bride previously worked for Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids.

Donna Slick Cedar Rapids Teddie Lou Deeppke Elkader Irwin Wildman Des Moines Randy Reierson Henry McMillan Elgin Fairfield Garmoe Merchants National Bank Ln

Mrs Zook Presents Her Poetry in Tipton

Mrs Nancy Gibbons Zook of Cedar Rapids shared her original poetry at the Tipton Federated Study club annual guest day tea. Fifty members and guests attended as tea was served by club president Mrs F N Fraseur and Mrs H E O Neal. Music by Tipton school vocal and woodwind students accompanied the program.

Nancy Gibbons Zook Cedar Rapids Tipton Federated Study Club F. N. Fraseur H. E. O’neal Tipton School

New Officers Named for Junior League of Cedar Rapids

At a Tuesday evening Montrose hotel meeting the Junior League of Cedar Rapids elected Della Nash Crawford to a second year as president. Other officers include John Locher as vice president Glenn Higbee Jr as treasurer James Trewin as corresponding secretary and Harley Riedel as recording secretary. Retiring officers are Elliott Cobb Ray Vernimont Frank Byers Jr and David Keehn.

Junior League of Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel Della Nash Crawford League John Locher Glenn W. Higbee, Jr James Trewin Harley Riedel Elliott Cobb Ray Vernimont Frank Byers, Jr David Keehn

Miss Margaret Foster Elected Pi Beta Phi Vice President

Miss Margaret Foster of Cedar Rapids elected vice president of Pi Beta Phi social sorority at the University of Iowa. A junior liberal arts student, she is daughter of Dr and Mrs C S Foster of 1900 Blake Boulevard SE.

Margaret Foster Cedar Rapids Pi Beta Phi Social Sorority University of Iowa Miss Foster C. S. Foster Blake Boulevard

Marriage of Kathryn Rainbolt and Frank Sturm Jr.

Miss Kathryn Rainbolt daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rainbolt 305 First Avenue SW and Frank Sturm Jr were married Saturday at St Patrick's Church by Rev D G Peters. Best man was Hugh Kopriva of Dysart and ushers John Sabus and Pat Struve. A reception followed at the Sturm home Cedar Rapids and the bride’s parents hosted a dinner. The couple will reside at 623 First Street SW.

Kathryn Rainbolt Frank Rainbolts First Avenue Frank Sturm, Jr St. Patrick’s Church D. G. Peters Mr. Sturm Roscoe Markett Marion Frank Sturm Fourth Street Helen Rainbolt Hugh Kopriva Dysart John Sabus Pat Struve Sabus Sturm Cedar Rapids Sturms McCellan Company Iowa State Teachers College First Street

Dorothy Van Dyke Weds Richard G Carlson in Church Ceremony

Miss Dorothy Van Dyke and Richard G Carlson married at Peoples church with Rev. Waldemar Argow presiding. The bride’s sister Kathryn Van Dyke and Eugene Carlson served as attendants. Guests included O Van Dyke of Kansas City and O R Carlson of Minneapolis. The couple will reside in Minneapolis.

Dorothy van Dyke Richard G. Carlson The Peoples Church Waldemar Argow Kathryn van Dyke Topeka Kan Eugene Carlson Minneapolis C. T. Everson G. W. Price

Legion Auxiliary Meeting in Des Moines Des Moines Mid Winter Conference

Delegates from 628 Iowa units attend the two day mid winter conference in Des Moines at the Fort Des Moines Hotel. The event features a banquet with national president Mrs. Norman L. Sheehe and speakers including Gov Beardsley and department leaders. Local officials and district presidents present programs on national security rehabilitation and memorial scholarships.

Iowa Department of the American Legion Auxiliary Des Moines Ralph D. Jacobson Boone Fort Des Moines Norman L. Sheehe Rockford, Ill William S. Beardsley Marshall F. Camp Creston American Legion R. J. Laird H. E. Stringer Iowa Falls Paul A. Tornquist Davenport Hoover Commission Camp C. E. Smith Bettendorf Ralph J. Williams Marion Iowa Louis J. Schloz Dubuque Department National Security Harlan Briggs Lisbon Olaf J. Hanson Decorah

Dolly Clawson and Robert Irvin Wed in Cedar Rapids Church

Miss Dolly Mae Clawson daughter of Mr and Mrs Alonzo Clawson of Goodland Kansas and Robert L Irvin son of Elmer Irvin of Goodland were married Tuesday at Calvary Baptist church Cedar Rapids The bride wore a white satin gown with seed pearl trim and a Juliet cap veil A reception for 125 followed and the couple left for Mexico City en route to Goodland Kansas to reside Out of town guests included Mrs Max Brown Mrs Dolly Craig and Mrs Carl Carpenter among others.

Dolly Mae Clawson Alonzo J. Clawson Goodland Kan Cedar Rapids Robert L. Irvin Calvary Baptist Church Rodney C. Gould Irvin Elmer B. Irvin Joyce Dwyer Phyllis Lines James Dorland Lon Clawson R. E. Clawson Donna Smith Sharon Samuelson Douglas McDowell Elaine Jordan Charles Fulton Richard Gard Henry Heaton Vernon Irvin John Hlavack Harold Cooper Robert Clawson Norman Nipper Mexico City Max Brown Dolly Craig Salem, Ill Carl Carpenter Carlene Quasqueton

Mrs Lynch Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club

Mrs Paula Lynch of 642 Prairie Drive NE hosted the Tuesday Bridge club at the Elks club with a dessert luncheon yesterday. Prizes went to Mrs C C Marshall Mrs Robert Mellen and Mrs R H Hollister.

Paula Lynch Prairie Drive Tuesday Bridge Club Elks Club C. C. Marshall Robert Mellen R. H. Hollister

Secretaries Association Dinner at Montrose Hotel

National Secretaries Association met Tuesday evening in the Montrose hotel stateroom for dinner. Dr. Theodore G. Lilley spoke on The Essence of Happiness. Three guests attended, Miss Dorothy Hronek Miss Belle Weston and Miss Ethel Hosper.

National Secretaries Association Montrose Hotel Theodore G. Lilley Dorothy Hronek Belle Weston Ethel Hosper

Denim dresses spark neon future for teen fashion

New York designers reveal denim outfits for summer with rhinestones and net trim. Party style denim dresses feature strapless tops and full skirts with rhinestone bodices and flowing overskirts in faded blue and navy hues.

New York INS

Miss Joan Davis Weds Edward Schmid Jr in Des Moines

Miss Joan Davis and Edward Schmid Jr exchanged vows at St. John's Church in Des Moines. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Florence Davis, wore a white satin gown with Chantilly lace and carried orchids and white roses. The reception followed in the church auditorium. They will reside at 232942 University Avenue, Des Moines.

Joan Roberta Davis Edward Schmid, Jr St. John’s Church Des Moines Florence Davis Mr. Schmid Sally Quinlan Cedar Rapids Ed L. Schmid Waterloo Richard Schmid Doris Kinney Richard Robert Schmid Gene Davis Willard Leppmann East Amana Schmid Iowa State College University Avenue

Donna Atkinson pledged to Gamma Phi Beta at Iowa

Freshman University of Iowa student Donna Atkinson has been pledged to the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D A Atkinson of 1956 Fourth Avenue SE.

Donna Atkinson University of Iowa Gamma Phi Beta D. A. Atkinsons Fourth Avenue SE

Caroline Spratte and Harold Zenisek Wedding

Caroline Rose Spratte daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry J Spratte of Marion wed Harold E Zenisek of Fairfax in Immaculate Conception church. Rev Msgr John M Molloy officiated. The couple plan to live on a farm near Fairfax after March 1.

Caroline Rose Spratte Henry J. Spratte Marion Harold E. Zenisek Fairfax Immaculate Conception Church John M. Molloy Zenisek Ernest Zenisek

Calendar of Fun Club Luncheon at Mrs McDermott Home

The Calendar of Fun club met on Tuesday for a luncheon at 65 Allview Drive SW the home of Mrs Leo McDermott. High prizes were awarded to Mrs Richard Groat and Mrs Melvin Cooley.

Calendar of Fun Club Leo McDermott Allview Drive Richard Groat Melvin Cooley

Mary Elizabeth Clark to wed Robert Foster Wilson

Mr and Mrs John C Clark announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to Robert Foster Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Foster W Wilson of Rockwell City The ceremony will take place March 4 in St Paul s Methodist church Cedar Rapids

Epworth John C. Clark Mary Elizabeth Robert Foster Wilson Foster W. Wilson Rockwell City St. Paul’s Methodist Church Cedar Rapids

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Ls.t.c Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People Luke's Methodist Eleventh Street N.E St.uke’s Methodist Hospital Cedar Yrulmanen St. Luke's Methodist Hospital FMRA Pryceme Cnd Cc Apa Aineers National Bank Ie. i. Minnetsota Lee Lester C. R. Johnson C. R. Johnsons Ethel Mae Thoman Earl Garmoe Siegel Sunbeam Electric Rogers International Jewel Hamilton Corot Ladies Second Avenue SE C.R. Junior League Legion Auxiliary D.M Blanche G. Allbee Poppy Industry T. A. King West Union John H. Young Marshalltown Department Hanford Floyd Mosburg R. A. Duthbert Alfred H. Schlantz Dolly Clawson Robert Irvin Mrs. Lynch N.S.A Phyllis Battelle Ray Kenmore Sears Sears and Save Third Ave Joan Davis Sears Friendly 3Rd Ave Verna Kunel Richard Zenisek Solon Marvin Volsky John Moynihan Francis Meis Mary Oy Stella White Mary Elizabeth Clark Robert Wilson Jamal Zotos Co ZOTOS Robert Clegg Ann Krupicka First Avenue NE
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